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LF05 ZKA

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,823 mi
Last recorded167,823 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ZKA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 167,823 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 167,823 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 163,935 miles

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,455 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis (2.4.A.3)

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2016 139,455 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,471 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 118,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Fail 10 Apr 2014 118,837 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s parking efficiency lower than standard

slight lip on front inner brake discs

small stonechips in windscreen

some corrosion on floor,chassis and rear inner sill sections

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service every 13000

timing belt every 75000

Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,317 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

esp light on

service every 13000

timing belt every 75000

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,545 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,028 miles

front tyres near wear limit

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,750 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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LF05 ZKA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 77,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 ZKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF05 ZKA registered?

LF05 ZKA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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